Summarised by the report are the opinions and industry insights of executives from Penske Logistics, J B Hunt Transport, Exel, YRC Worldwide, Odyssey Logistics, The Fennimore Group, Data Domain, Inet-Logistics, Australia Post, Whirlpool of India and WTC Confianza.
The report can be downloaded now from: http://events.eyefortransport.com/logisticstechusa/download-report.shtml
The survey yielded some interesting findings, including:
- 92% of transportation and logistics providers to upgrade/purchase supply chain IT/technology
- 67% of shippers said that they had sought new IT or technology as a way to reduce overall supply chain costs in light of the recession
- 60% of respondents identified forecasting as being a supply chain area where IT/technology needed improvement
- There is a difference of 25% in the level of optimism between shippers and transportation & logistics providers regarding their expected growth within the next twelve months
This in-depth report provides invaluable information regarding industry trends; reveals what motivates top supply chain executives when seeking new technologies, and gives hot leads as to which technologies will provide the highest ROI over the coming twelve months.
The EFT Logistics Technology Report will form the basis of the content for eyefortransport's 12th Logistics CIO & Supply Chain Technology Forums which will address the key issues facing CIOs & IT executives in transportation and logistics, as well as supply chain executives from Fortune 500 retailers and manufacturers.
Expert industry speakers from Conway Fright, UPS, Greatwide, Kodak and Rexam Plastics will present in-depth case-studies, sharing which logistics technology systems and solutions are worth the investment for real improvement in productivity. The Forum also offers unrivalled networking opportunities with top executives of the industry leading firms.
eyefortransport is providing complimentary VIP passes (worth $2,500), with one night free accommodation, to CIOs and Senior IT executives from transportation and logistics companies as well as supply chain executives from varied shippers, to eyefortransport's eyefortransport's 12th Logistics CIO & Supply Chain Technology Forums, to be held at the Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile on April, 8-9, 2010.
Register now for your free pass: http://events.eyefortransport.com/logisticstechusa/free-vip-pass.shtml
For more information on the Forum, or for details of business development opportunities, please email Ffion Thomson or call toll free from the US on 1 800 814 3459 ext. 7249.
